# FAA incident reports: Cessna 421C A list on [Cessna 421C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421c.md). Matched to the registry by N-number and event date, newest first. Page 1 of 7 · 320 reports - [Incident 20260712010879I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260712010879I.md): Cessna 421 · Chino, CA · Jul 12, 2026 · N826CM · Substantial damage > Aircraft was repositioned to operators hanger with the landing gear down and locked. Propeller tips on both engine are curled aft. Visual inspection of aircraft conducted in operator's hanger. Both main landing gear assembly reflected no damage and appeared… - [Incident 20260605006829I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260605006829I.md): Cessna 421C · Leesburg, FL · Jun 5, 2026 · N438EL · No damage > On departure roll from runway 13. The aircraft exited the runway approximately 200’ after departure roll with an immediate left turn into the grass, clear of the runway. - [Accident 20260430010699A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20260430010699A.md): Cessna 421C · Wimberley, TX · Apr 30, 2026 · N291AN · Destroyed · 5 fatal > On April 30 2026, at approximately 21:11 local time, [privacy data omitted], a Cessna 421 departed H81 river falls airport, amarillo, Texas, on a part 91 IFR flight with the destination of kbaz new braunfels regional airport with an estimated arrival time of… - [Incident 20250830017059I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20250830017059I.md): Cessna C421 · Myrtle Beach, SC · Aug 30, 2025 · N421KG · Minor damage > Aircraft experienced a left main tire blowout while taxiing for departure. The aircraft veered left off the taxiway into the grassy median. The left main landing gear dug into the ground and the nose landing gear then collasped. The left and right engine… - [Accident 20240831012899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240831012899A.md): Cessna 421C · Fairveiw, OR · Aug 31, 2024 · N421GP · Destroyed · 3 fatal > Portland, OR (ttd): [privacy data omitted], C421, after departing runway 25, aircraft attempted to return. [privacy data omitted] Crashed into town houses 2 miles west of the field. Fire was reported to multiple units. Injuries on the ground 1 fataliy. POB:… - [Accident 20240617008899A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240617008899A.md): Cessna 421C · Steamboat Sprin, CO · Jun 17, 2024 · N245T · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On Monday June 17th, 2024, at 16:23 MDT twin Cessna 421C crashed into a residential neighborhood while attempting to land at Steamboat Springs/bob Adams field (sbs), Steamboat Springs, CO. Crash was due to the airplane to entering a stall spin and fataly… - [Incident 20240320002169I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240320002169I.md): Cessna 421C · Atchison, KS · Mar 20, 2024 · N7135G · Minor damage > Aircraft took off from kfsk (ft. scott) and flew to K59 (Atchison, KS). Upon landing wind caused the aircrafts right wing to shift downward causing the right main gear to strike the runway excessively, and in doing so caused the r/h main gear to shear off.… - [Accident 20240107001612A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20240107001612A.md): Cessna 421C · Carson City, NV · Jan 7, 2024 · N421TP · Substantial damage > IFR flight plan route Upon landing rollout (about 25-35 knots) pilot felt and heard a thud and at that moment saw a disabled aircraft out of his peripheral vision. Pilot noticed that he had just struck a disabled aircraft of the left shoulder of runway 27… - [Accident 20231208021649A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20231208021649A.md): Cessna 421C · Mcgregor, TX · Dec 8, 2023 · N146TJ · Minor damage > Pilot departed act to 5C1 on IFR flight plan. During level off pilot experienced prop governor failure and RPM in excess of 4500. Attempted to return to Mcgregor kpwg. Unable to reach Mcgregor airport, pilot landed in a corn field with landing gear retracted.… - [Incident 20230713010029I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230713010029I.md): Cessna 421C · Southport, NC · Jul 13, 2023 · N425MF · Minor damage > Upon touchdown, aircraft left main landing gear turned sideways and began oscillating left and right due to a lost castle nut and bolt at the scissor link knuckle. This imparted a leftward drag onto the aircraft. Pilot applied full right brake and rudder, but… - [Accident 20230405004459A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230405004459A.md): Cessna 421C · Leesburg, VA · Apr 5, 2023 · N880JS · Substantial damage > 04/05/2020 – 1300 – Aircraft [privacy data omitted] veered off of runway 17 at kjyo upon landing. The aircraft experienced a left yaw as the main landing gear made contact with the runway. Tire markings show the yawing motion was immediate. Accident pilot… - [Incident 20230102000909I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20230102000909I.md): Cessna 421C · Twin Falls, ID · Jan 2, 2023 · N8181G · No damage > PIC stated that after throttle up for takeoff he performed a low-speed abort because left engine failed to produce adequate takeoff thrust. Left engine run-up on the taxiway confirmed that left engine wasn't making takeoff thrust. On shut-down, the left… - [Accident 20221118022349A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20221118022349A.md): Cessna 421C · Decatur, TX · Nov 18, 2022 · N6797L · Substantial damage · 1 fatal > On November 18, 2022, at approximately 1510 CST aircraft [privacy data omitted] departed denton airport (dto) in route to bridgeport airport (xbp) to get fuel. Adsb data confirms that just south of Decatur TX. The aircraft made a left turn, lost altitude and… - [Accident 20220515007069A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220515007069A.md): Cessna 421C · Monroe, LA · May 15, 2022 · N619AC · Substantial damage > The aircraft departed kbqp on 05/15/2022 at 1315 CDT. Immediately after takeoff a loud pop was heard and a violent oscillation of the control yoke began. The pilot decided to divert to kmlu and declared mayday. At 1322 CDT the aircraft was on a 4 mile final… - [Incident 20220129001129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20220129001129I.md): Cessna 421C · Addison, TX · Jan 29, 2022 · N679JJ · Minor damage > During landing rollout on runway 15 at kads, aircraft began to deviate from the centerline to the left side of the runway. The aircraft departed the runway pavement momentarily before swerving back to the right. At that moment the left main landing gear… - [Incident 20211114019509I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211114019509I.md): Cessna 421C · Palestine, IL · Nov 14, 2021 · N7245G · Minor damage > Pilot was in position for left downwind entry runway 27 at krsv in Palestine, IL and neglected to extend his landing gear for landing runway 27. The pilot reported that he had not done any approach or landing checklists leading up to his touchdown runway 27.… - [Incident 20211013017529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20211013017529I.md): Cessna 421C · Tulsa, OK · Oct 13, 2021 · N3920C · Minor damage > On October 13, 2021 at approximately 1007 local time, a Cessna 421C, registration N3920C landed without incident at richard l. jones, jr. airport (krvs) Tulsa, OK on runway 19R. While taxiing the aircraft near the intersection of taxiways cc and a, the pilot… - [Accident 20210713010719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210713010719A.md): Cessna 421C · Monterey, CA · Jul 13, 2021 · N678SW · Destroyed · 2 fatal > Airman departed runway 10 at Monterey Regional Airport at 1038 PST. During the climb out aircraft flew into terrain at approximately 1042 PST. Pilot and passenger did not survive. Weather conditions were IMC. - [Accident 20210710010559A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210710010559A.md): Cessna 421C · Longmont, CO · Jul 10, 2021 · N66NC · Substantial damage > According to the PIC, the aircraft loaded 3 passengers and luggage. The fuel on board was 100 gallons. Aircraft was 900 pounds below mgw. N66NC taxied for takeoff on runway 29 and conducted a normal pre-takeoff check in the run-up area. 08:24 While conducting… - [Incident 20210517009819I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210517009819I.md): Cessna 421C · Mesa, AZ · May 17, 2021 · N421NL · Substantial damage > Right main brake failed during touch down/rollout. Contacted pilot/operator by phone. Incident occurred on 05/17/2021 at 8PM/20:00. According to pilot. He and his son were flying back from mer to ffz. During landing / roll-out the right main gear brake… - [Incident 20210409005069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210409005069I.md): Cessna 421C · Olathe, KS · Apr 9, 2021 · N5478G · Minor damage > The investigation revealed that N5478G, a CE-421 had veered off the right side of the departure end of runway 18 after landing. There were visible tire marks on the runway from the excursion that began about 550-600 feet prior to the runway end. The aircraft… - [Accident 20210222005269A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20210222005269A.md): Cessna 421C · St. Mary'S, PA · Feb 22, 2021 · N84HA · Substantial damage > On February 22, 2021, pilot in command [privacy data omitted], obtained a preflight weather briefing via foreflite prior to departure for a flight originating in bridgeport, CT (bdg) to st. mary?s, PA (oym) in a C421 (N84HA). The weather at the destination… - [Incident 20190911012839I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190911012839I.md): Cessna 421C · Hays, KS · Sep 11, 2019 · N369RK · Minor damage > The aircraft landed runway 16 at hys at approximately 9:20 am on 9/11/2019. Exited runway. On taxiway feeder, left brake went completely soft and would not engage at all. The aircraft was unable to make the turn down taxiway or make a quick stop. Pilot… - [Incident 20190814017689I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190814017689I.md): Cessna 421C · Houston, TX · Aug 14, 2019 · N942SW · Minor damage > Houston, TX (iws): N942SW, 421C, iws, departing runway 33, veered off right side of runway, passed runway 15 and crashed into a ditch. No ATC svcs. POB: 1, injuries: none, damage: minor. 08/14/2019 1830Z - [Incident 20190726017599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190726017599I.md): Cessna 421C · New Orleans, LA · Jul 26, 2019 · N421CW · Minor damage > Assigned general aviation occurrence received from msy mor reporting: New Orleans, LA (msy); aircraft declared an emergency due to loss of right engine; flight diverted & landed hum at 1358C, 07/26/2019 1858Z. The [privacy data omitted] pilot reported: while… - [Incident 20190711009849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190711009849I.md): Cessna 421C · Milwaukee, WI · Jul 11, 2019 · N421DE · Minor damage > On July 11, 2019, at approximately 18:30 local time, aircraft N421DE a Cessna 421 on a part 91 flight with the pilot and two passengers landed at Timmerman airport, Milwaukee, WI (kmwc). The flight was on an instrument flight rules (IFR) flight plan from… - [Accident 20190215010299A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190215010299A.md): Cessna 421C · Canadian, TX · Feb 15, 2019 · N421NS · Destroyed · 2 fatal > On February 15, 2019, at 0957 central standard time, N421NS, a Cessna 421C airplane impacted terrain about 8 miles west of hemphill county airport (hhf), Canadian, Texas. The private pilot and one passenger were fatally injured and the airplane was destroyed.… - [Incident 20190213010199I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20190213010199I.md): Cessna 421C · Panama City, FL · Feb 13, 2019 · N421WT · Minor damage > During taxi the pilot attempted to turn right into the FBO ramp but lost steering, aircraft made an immediate hard left turn into the grass causing the nose gear to collapse. - [Incident 20181114022539I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20181114022539I.md): Cessna 421C · Denton, TX · Nov 14, 2018 · N818DH · Minor damage > On November 14, 2018 at approximately 1817 local time, a Cessna 421C (registration number N818DH) with three souls on board landed on runway 36 at kdto. The aircraft continued on the runway until A2 exit where the pilot took a sharp turn off to avoid… - [Accident 20180611015429A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180611015429A.md): Cessna 421C · Plant City, FL · Jun 11, 2018 · N13RF · Substantial damage > On June 10, 2018, at 2350 EST a Cessna CE-421C, N13RF, registered to tm aero LLC, aborted takeoff and ran off runway 28 through the airport perimeter fence at Plant City (pcm), FL while on an aerial surveillance mapping flight. Visual meteorological… - [Accident 20180521005709A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20180521005709A.md): Cessna 421C · Sandersville, GA · May 21, 2018 · N427JM · Substantial damage > On 05/21/2018 aircraft N427JM was on final approach to kokz, enroute from kctj, and at 2 miles out the pilot selected gear down, approach flaps and saw that he had three green indicator lights with gear down and locked. After a smooth touch down on the mains… - [Accident 20171122019679A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171122019679A.md): Cessna 421C · Presque Isle, ME · Nov 22, 2017 · N421RX · Substantial damage > The following summary of events is taken from a written statement provided by the PIC: aircraft performed normally during takeoff roll. Once airborne, the landing gear was retracted. Pilot stated he saw flames coming out of the louvers of the left engine. He… - [Incident 20171001016609I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20171001016609I.md): Cessna 421C · Montoursville, PA · Oct 1, 2017 · N6882M · Minor damage > Pilot reported inflight engine failure (lost power) to ATC while at cruise, enroute kbgm-kpne, at 15000 MSL. Pilot observed oil and smoke emminating from left nacelle. Aircraft diverted to ipt and landed without incident. Inspection of aircreaft revealed left… - [Incident 20170702016529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170702016529I.md): Cessna 421C · Hollywood, FL · Jul 2, 2017 · N41LJ · Minor damage > At approximately 17:19 zulu, a Cessna 421C, registration N41LJ, with pilot in command (PIC) and five passengers on board; reported a bird strike with minor damage to forward bulk head and nose radome, during final approach. PIC did not declare an emergency… - [Accident 20170701009849A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170701009849A.md): Cessna 421C · Catawba, WI · Jul 1, 2017 · N2655B · Destroyed · 6 fatal > On 07/01/2017 at 0153 CDT a Cessna model 421C, N2655B, broke up in flight near phillips, WI (pbh). The 14 CFR part 91 flight originated in waukegan, IL (ugn) with an IFR flight plan destination of winnipeg, manitoba, Canada (cywg). The commercial pilot and… - [Incident 20170528013129I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170528013129I.md): Cessna 421C · Lynchburg, VA · May 28, 2017 · N421CJ · Minor damage > Pilot taxied right off of taxiway, struck taxi light, then came to a stop in the grass. Pilot tried to get aircraft back onto the taxiway and caused landing gear damage. - [Accident 20170425003719A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170425003719A.md): Cessna 421C · Huntsville, TX · Apr 25, 2017 · N421TK · Destroyed · 1 fatal > Aircraft crashed short of runway after shutting down left engine. The aircraft hit the tops of some trees which ripped off right wing and caught the aircraft on fire. 1OO yards passed the trees the aircraft hit the ground cartwheeled over and came to rest in… - [Incident 20170314011069I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170314011069I.md): Cessna 421C · Conroe, TX · Mar 14, 2017 · N717LR · Minor damage > Pilot completed preflight checks as normal. The Cessna 421 N717LR taxied to depart runway 1 at Conroe (kcxo) airport. The pilot completed run up checks and received clearance for departure. The Cessna 421 taxied into position and began the takeoff roll. The… - [Accident 20170117015739A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20170117015739A.md): Cessna 421C · Jan 17, 2017 · N71RC · Substantial damage > Upon landing and application of brakes, a shuddering sensation was felt from right main landing gear. Intensity of vibration increased until the aircraft yawed right and deprted runway and came to abrupt stop in muddy infield. Right main landing gear… - [Incident 20161105018289I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20161105018289I.md): Cessna 421C · Abilene, TX · Nov 5, 2016 · N50L · Minor damage > On November 5,2016, N50L, a Cessna 421C was being operated under provisions of 14 CFR part 91. The aircraft was damaged while taxiing to departure end of runway 17R. The incident aircraft was following another aircraft, when pilot applied brakes and right… - [Incident 20160704010639I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160704010639I.md): Cessna 421C · Portsmouth, OH · Jul 4, 2016 · N369RM · Minor damage > The [privacy data omitted]pilot of N369RM was on an IFR flight plan from gatlinburg-pigeon forge airport (gkt) to Portsmouth regional airport (pmh). The pilot in command and was carrying five other family members aboard his Cessna 421. When the PIC neared pmh… - [Incident 20160624010599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160624010599I.md): Cessna 421C · Hot Springs, AR · Jun 24, 2016 · N345MS · Minor damage > On June 24, 2016, at approximately 1200 CDT, a Cessna 421C, N345MS, registered to netsoft, inc., had a "low hydraulic pressure warning light" illuminate during climbout. The pilot attempted to extend the landing gear hydraulically to no avail. The pilot then… - [Incident 20160606005849I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160606005849I.md): Cessna 421C · Gary, IN · Jun 6, 2016 · N421AN · Minor damage > The pilot reported a rough running engine during climb out from kankakee, IL and diverted to Gary, IN. He landed without incident and no injuries were reported. Maintenance personnel removed the engine cowling and found the number 6 cylinder head was… - [Accident 20160413021519A](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160413021519A.md): Cessna 421C · Death Valley, CA · Apr 13, 2016 · N21SG · Substantial damage > On April 13, 2016, at approximately 1115 (local), a Cessna 421C (N21SG), operating as a personal flight under CFR part 91, made a normal landing on runway 33 at Furnace Creek Airport (L06). Upon landing rollout, the aircraft experienced reduced brake… - [Incident 20160225001529I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20160225001529I.md): Cessna 421C · Fort Lauderdale, FL · Feb 25, 2016 · N265RG · Minor damage > Aircraft N265RG was taxiing out to taxiway alpha to runway 28R at kfll just about north of A5 suddenly a sound coming from the nose wheel and in seconds the airplane went nose down. Pilot immediately shut off engines. Pilot got off the aircraft and found the… - [Incident 20151016019239I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20151016019239I.md): Cessna 421C · Ontario, CA · Oct 16, 2015 · N421JJ · Minor damage > Aircraft departed imperial airport, CA in route to fresno, CA. The aircraft had just leveled off at cruise altitude, FL 220 when the left engine lost power. The pilot shut down the left engine, declared an emergency and diverted to Ontario iap, CA. The… - [Incident 20150726013299I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150726013299I.md): Cessna 421C · Mt. Ida, AR · Jul 26, 2015 · N706BA · Substantial damage > On July 26, 2015 at approximately 12:35 CDT, N706BA a Cessna 421C aircraft upon landing, veered off the left side of runway 26 mt ida, Arkansas airport (7M3). The aircraft traveled a distance of approximately 3900 feet from the approach end of the runway and… - [Incident 20150628010769I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150628010769I.md): Cessna 421C · Grain Valley, MO · Jun 28, 2015 · N421HL · Minor damage > During the take-off roll on runway 27 at K3GV, the left main wheel veered off the runway at approximately the 1000 feet marker. The left aircraft tire tracked parallel to the edge of the runway for about 200 feet in the mud. The aircraft then veered left,… - [Incident 20150315004569I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150315004569I.md): Cessna 421C · North Las Vegas, NV · Mar 15, 2015 · N421GJ · Minor damage > On March 15, 2015, at approximately 22:20 UTC time, while landing at the North Las Vegas Airport (vgt), a Cessna 421C aircraft with four souls onboard experienced a nose gear collapse shortly after touchdown onto runway 12R. Environmental conditions reported… - [Incident 20150228002599I](https://openairdocs.org/incident/20150228002599I.md): Cessna 421C · Madison, WI · Feb 28, 2015 · N8430N · Minor damage > February 28, 2015 at 1135 a 1978 Cessna 421C N8430 experienced a nose landing gear collapse while landing on runway 21 at Madison Dane county airport (msn) in Madison Wisconsin. The weather was clear with dry conditions. An emergency was declared as a… Next page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421c/incidents.md?page=2 ## The whole list in SQL Runs in DuckDB 1.2 or later on the release's Parquet files over HTTPS: ```sql SELECT report_number, event_date, event_type, city, state, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, aircraft_damage, fatal_injuries, n_number FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_incident_report.parquet' WHERE aircraft_model_code IN ('2076016', '2076017') ORDER BY event_date DESC, report_number DESC ``` This list as a web page: https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-421c/incidents --- OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.